England's 4-0 defeat to Spain leaves them set for the Women's World Cup play-offs, rather than automatic qualification - but what does that mean for the Lionesses' hopes of lifting the trophy in 2027?

England’s hopes of qualifying automatically for next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup have suffered a blow with the Lionesses having fallen to a 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca this

This is England's most experienced ever squad in terms of World Cup appearances. Twenty two of the squad have won a trophy since the start of 2024-25. Harry Kane has had the most prolific campaign of his career. Elliot Anderson's emergence looks to have filled the troublesome No.6 position.

Patri Guijarro of Spain celebrates her team's third goal scored by team-mate Alexia Putellas Rafa Babot / Getty Images “We just didn’t play good enough,” England head coach Sarina Wiegman said simply. “And we couldn’t step up any more.”

England head coach Sarina Wiegman says that her side will have their eyes firmly set on securing their place at next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup when they face Spain in Mallorca on Friday

Four World Cup qualifying teams, including England and Portugal, will train in South Florida. England will train at North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens ahead of the tournament. The team is led by stars like Harry Kane and coached by Thomas Tuchel.

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